Neck：Mahogany
Fingerboard：Ebony
Finish：Shellac
Tuning Machine：FUSTERO
String height：1string　2.0mm/6string　3.2mm

[Profile]
Born in Madrid, Spain in 1931. Arcangel Fernandez became friends with Marcelo Barbero I, who was then considered to be the successor to Santos Hernandez, in 1954 and frequently visited Barbero's workshops to learn how to make guitar. Two years later, after Barbero I died at the young age of 52, he took over the workshop, and later, Barbero I's son Marcelo Barbero Hijo joined as a staff member and continued to work together.
The idea of design, selection of materials, and above all, refusal to compromise on timbre has reached an outstanding level. He retired from guitar making in 2011 and is now an increasingly rare brand.

[Description]
Flamenco Blanca 1959, No. 71, made by Arcangel Fernandez, is now in stock. When we talk about the flamenco models of this maker, we are reminded of the lineage that leads from Santos Hernandez to Marcelo Barbero I and then to himself. The stoic elegance, power, expressiveness, and depth of each of the guitars made by these three master craftsmen condenses the essence of the Spanish guitar, and it is an immeasurable achievement that Arcangel has carried them on into the 21st century. This 1959 Arcangel, made only two years after Arcangel's independence, is a masterpiece that is perfectly functional as a flamenco guitar, with a graceful resonance. The power of the Arcangel is unique, with a sense of mass and unusual intensity, as if the natural resonance of the wood has been purified into the sound, rather than amplified in volume. Its tone is also refined to the extreme, stoic, yet expressive in its subtlety and variety. Responsiveness, sustain, and dynamism are also impeccable. The sound is not too sharp, but rather slightly softer than modern flamenco guitars, pleasing and appealing to the ear.
The entire surface has been repainted with shellac (the original version was also shellac coated at the time of shipping). There is one crack on each side of the fingerboard and one crack from the soundhole to the bridge. There is also a crack repaired near the center of the back. The bridge has a scratch on the first string, and there are some other minor scratches from playing, but considering the age of the guitar, it is in good condition.


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